Butterfly gnome- free crochet pattern
The newest free crochet pattern on the blog is- The Butterfly gnome pattern! Bring a touch of whimsy to your home with an adorable butterfly gnome. Keep reading for the free pattern or buy the ad-free, printable PDF pattern here!
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Butterfly gnome free crochet pattern
The latest addition to our crochet gnome-along is the Butterfly gnome.
A crochet butterfly gnome pattern is a fun and creative way to add a vibrant touch to any room! Whether you’re a novice crafter or an experienced yarn artist, you’ll enjoy creating these cheery, colorful crochet gnomes.
How to crochet a gnome?
Over the years the crochet gnomes become so popular that you can see them almost everywhere. They are a pretty fun and adorable way to cheer up yourself and add a bit of whimsical touch around your home.
BUT is it easy and can a beginner crochet a gnome?
Even if you have never crocheted a toy before you will see that it is not as difficult as you thought. If you know how to crochet a single crochet stitch you will nail it.
Crochet gnomes are no different from crochet amigurumi. Therefore the basic crochet stitch used for gnomes is single crochet with a few other basic stitches here and there.
Simple steps to crochet a gnome
Related post: Sunflower gnome free crochet pattern.
Crochet gnome along (gnome CAL)
What is a CAL?
A Crochet a Long basically is a fun project in which different people from all over the world work on the same crochet project as you at the same time.
During this CAL we share a new crochet gnome pattern each month. Every gnome represents the month of its release.
For example, in April we released the Spring gnome patterns which include 4 different flower gnomes- The Snowdrop gnome, The Rose gnome, The sunflower gnome, and the Daisy gnome.
Each pattern is designed with beginners in mind and includes step-by-step photo tutorials to guide you through. You can find the full information regarding the crochet along here.
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Don’t forget that there will also be surprise bonuses in some of the months!
Is the Butterfly Gnome for Beginners?
Yes, it is. All you need to know is how to crochet a single crochet stitch and crochet in rounds.
Although it is easy to crochet the Butterfly gnome it might be a bit tricky for you if you have never crocheted a toy before. We suggest you check the January gnome first.
Tips for beginners
A few tips on how to turn the Butterfly gnome extra beginner-friendly.
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Below you will find the free crochet pattern of the crochet Butterfly gnome. But I know some of you prefer a hard copy instead of using a screen.
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How to crochet the Butterfly gnome pattern free
The Butterfly gnome pattern overview
The Butterfly gnome is worked in one piece. We will start from the base and work up till the end of the hat.
The full gnome is worked in continuous rounds, we won’t join the rounds unless stated otherwise.
In our previous crochet gnome patterns, we used cardboard for the base. But in this one, we didn’t. It is up to you if you would like to use one or not.
It will stay still with or without the cardboard.
Materials you’ll need:
Abbreviation:
SIZE: The finished size of the gnome is 24cm/ 9.5 inches
TERMS: The pattern is written in US crochet terms
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Crochet Butterfly gnome’s pattern:
Butterfly gnome’s body:
-with light pink color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it, (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each around, (12)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, 2 SC in next* 6 times, (18)
Rnd 4: *SC in next, 2 SC in next, SC in next *6 times, (24)
Rnd 5: *SC in next 3, 2 SC in next* 6 times, (30)
Rnd 6: *SC in next 2, 2 SC in next, Sc in next 2* 6 times, (36)
Rnd 7: *SC in next 5, 2 SC in next* 6 times, (42)
If you will insert cardboard for the base take your piece and place your base on it. Use a pen and mark a circle. Cut it into the size of your body’s base.
The next round is worked in BLO. Only the next round!
Rnd 8: *SC in next 13, inc 1* 3 times (45)
Rnd 9: *inc 1, SC in next 14* 3 times (48)
Rnd 10-21: SC in each stitch around (48)
Rnd 22: *SC in next 14, dec 1* 3 times (45)
Rnd 23: *dec 1, SC in next 13* 3 times (42)
Rnd 24: SC in each stitch around (42)
The next round is worked in BLO. Only round 25!
Rnd 25: SC in each stitch around (42)
Rnd 26: SC in each stitch around (42)
Rnd 27: *dec 1, SC in next 12* 3 times (39)
Rnd 28: SC in each stitch around (39)
Rnd 29: *SC in next 11, dec 1* 3 times (36)
Start filling the body with poly fiber fill and continue to regularly fill it as you crochet along
Rnd 30: SC in each stitch around (36)
Rnd 31: *dec 1, SC in next 10* 3 times (33)
Rnd 32: SC in each stitch around (33)
Rnd 33: *SC in next 9, dec 1* 3 times (30)
Rnd 34: SC in each stitch around (30)
Rnd 35: *dec 1, SC in next 8* 3 times (27)
Rnd 36: SC in each stitch around (27)
Rnd 37: *SC in next 7, dec 1* 3 times (24)
Rnd 38: SC in each stitch around (24)
Rnd 39: * dec 1, SC in next 6* 3 times (21)
Rnd 40: SC in each stitch around (21)
Rnd 41: *SC in next 5, dec 1* 3 times (18)
Rnd 42: SC in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 43: *dec 1, SC in next 4* 3 times (15)
Rnd 44: SC in each stitch around (15)
Rnd 45: *SC in next 3, dec 1* 3 times (12)
Rnd 46: SC in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 47: *SC in next 4, dec 1* 2 times (10)
Rnd 48: *SC in next, dec 1* 3 times, SC in last (7)
Rnd 49: *dec 1* 2 times, SC in next 3 (5)
If you won’t make the pointy hat you can fasten off after this round.
Rnd 50-63: SC in each stitch around (5)
FO.
Butterfly gnome Hat’s brim:
-with light pink
Insert your hook in any stitch of rnd 25, pull a loop, ch 1, SC in same st, SC in next st, *SC in next 3, inc 1* 10 times (52)
Rnd 2: SC in each stitch around (52)
Rnd 3: SC in next 2, *SC in next 4, inc 1*10 times (62)
Rnd 4: SC in each stitch around (62)
Butterfly gnome’s nose:
-with beige color
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)
Rnd 2: *inc 1 * 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: *SC 1, inc 1 * 6 times (18)
Rnd 4-5: SC in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 6: * SC 4, dec 1 * 3 times (15)
Butterfly gnome’s hands:
-start with white
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it (5)
Rnd 2: *inc 1* 5 times (10)
Rnd 3-5: SC in each stitch around (10)
-switch to light pink color.
Rnd 6-12: SC in each stitch around (10)
FO.
Butterfly gnome’s hair (make 2 pieces- one for each side)
-with yellow color yarn
{ Ch 25, SC in 2nd from your hook, *SC in first, inc 1* till you have 1 stitch left, SC in last }rep 3 times In the end you must have 3 curls.
Butterfly gnome’s wings
Big left wing when the gnome is facing you
-start with yellow color
Rnd 1: Ch 10, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC in next 3, HDC in next 3, DC in next, 5 DC in last, continue working on opposite side, DC in next, HDC in next 3, SC in next 3, 2 SC in last, SS to join (22)
-switch to peach color yarn
Rnd 2: CH 1, 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, HDC in next 3, DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 3 DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, DC in next, HDC in next 3, SC in next 3, *2 SC in next* 2 times, SS to join. (31)
-switch to bright pink
Rnd 3: CH 1, SC in first, 2 SC in next, SC in next 5, HDC in next 2, *2 DC in next* 2 times, *2 TR in next* 2 times, 2 DC in next, DC in next, HDC in next 2, *2 SC in next* 2 times, SC in next 12, SS to join. (39)
Small left wing when the gnome is facing you
-with yellow color
Rnd 1: CH 6, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, 5 DC in last, continue on the opposite side, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in last, SS to join (14)
-switch to bright pink
Rnd 2: CH 1, 2 SC in first, SC in next, HDC in next 2, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 3 DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, HDC in next 2, SC in next, *2 SC in next* 2 times, SS to join (23)
-switch to blue color
Rnd 3: CH 1, SC in first, 2 SC in next, SC in next 5, 2 HDC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 2 HDC in next, HDC in next 2, 2 SC in next, SC in next 9, SS to join. (29)
Big right wing when the gnome is facing you
-start with yellow color
Rnd 1: Ch 10, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC in next 3, HDC in next 3, DC in next, 5 DC in last, continue working on opposite side, DC in next, HDC in next 3, SC in next 3, inc 1 in last, SS to join (22)
-switch to peach color yarn
Rnd 2: CH 1, inc 1, SC in next 3, HDC in next 3, DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 3 DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, DC in next, HDC in next 3, SC in next 3, *inc 1* 2 times, SS to join. (31)
-switch to bright pink
Rnd 3: CH 1, SC in next 12, *2 SC in next* 2 times, HDC in next 2, Dc in next, 2 DC in next, *2 TR in next* 2 times, *2 DC in next* 2 times, HDC in next 2, SC in next 5, 2 SC in next, SC in last, SS to join. FO. (39)
Small right wing when the gnome is facing you
-with yellow color
Rnd 1: CH 6, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, 5 DC in last, continue on the opposite side, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in last, SS to join (14)
-switch to bright pink
Rnd 2: CH 1, 2 SC in first, SC in next, HDC in next 2, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 3 DC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, HDC in next 2, SC in next, *2 SC in next* 2 times, SS to join (23)
-switch to blue color
Rnd 3: CH 1, SC in next 9, 2 SC in next, HDC in next 2, 2 HDC in next, *2 DC in next* 2 times, 2 HDC in next, SC in next 5, 2 SC in next, SC in last, SS to join. FO (29)
How to sew the wings together before we attach them to the body:
Sew the small wing onto the bottom of the big wing or use a hot glue gun to attach them. Then repeat the same for the right wings.
I made my wings in one layer but if you don’t like the look on the back you can make 2 pieces of each wing and sew them onto each other.
That way the front and back of your wings will be the same.
You must sew the right wing on the back of your left wing. Make sure that the wrong side of the wings are facing each other.
Crochet mini butterfly applique pattern
You can find the crochet mini butterfly applique pattern here. we included step-by-step photo tutorials to help you through. Click here or on the picture below.
How to assembly the Butterfly gnome:
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Where is the pattern for the mini butterfly appliqué?
You can find the pattern for the mini crochet butterfly applique here- https://www.passionatecrafter.com/easy-crochet-butterfly-applique-in-2-sizes/
Where can I find the patterns for the butterfly and mini flower appliques?
You can find the pattern for the mini crochet butterfly applique here- https://www.passionatecrafter.com/easy-crochet-butterfly-applique-in-2-sizes/
So cute! Thank you for all your hard work on all your gnomes😊
Hello, Gabriele,
You are welcome. we are glad that you love the gnomes. I can just describe how much it means to us that you appreciate our work 🙂
I can not for the life of me get the lower right wing to match up to make it double sided. I have remade them 3 times now. I even crocheted each one as I did the 1st one. All the other ones matched up perfectly. I am not an beginner. I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.
Hello Vicky,
You need to use smal right and small left wings. When you turn them both wrong side facing each other they match perfectly. Check if you are following the correct instructions.
What about the mini flowers? Where do I find a pattern for them?
Thank you in advance.
Hello Penny,
Right now you can find the mini flower from the Easter bunny gnome- I will add a separate post later for easy access.
Easter bunny gnome pattern here- https://www.passionatecrafter.com/easter-bunny-gnome-free-crochet-pattern/